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Alabama 2016

The Jail System

Alabama has 132 jails in 67 counties, with a jail population of approximately 15,580.

The Prison System

As of December 31, 2016, the Alabama prison population was 28,883 located in 16 prisons, with a staff of 3,167 employees and budget of $451 million.

The Community Corrections System

As of December 31, 2016, the Alabama community corrections population was -- under probation and -- under parole.

Rates (Per 100K)

Incarceration Rate
571
Violent Crime Rate
532
Property Crime Rate
2,948
Probationers
1,382
Parolees
227

Populations

Prison Population
28,883
Jail Population
15,580
Parole Population
8,562
Probation Population
52,177

Facilities

Number of State Prison Facilities
16 facilities
Number of Jail Facilities
132

Prisons

Cost Per Inmate
$ 17,285
Employee Positions
3,167
Prison Budget
$451,000,000